Reasons to Stay Alive, Matt Haig
Reasons to Stay Alive, Matt Haig
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Reasons to Stay Alive

Author: Matt Haig

Narrator: Matt Haig

Unabridged: 4 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/28/2023


Synopsis

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library.

“A very special book that has provided a beam of hope to so many.”—DOLLY ALDERTON

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?

Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him, and learned to live again.

It has helped millions of people do the same. Moving, funny, and even joyous, these are the lessons Matt learned. His reasons to stay alive.

"I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see it . . . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free."

About The Author

Matt Haig is the internationally bestselling writer of six novels, including the New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library and How To Stop Time. He has also written award-winning children’s books. His work has been translated into thirty languages. He has written two memoirs, Reasons to Stay Alive, an international bestseller, and Notes on a Nervous Planet.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maxine on February 20, 2025

THE ONLY BOOK YOU NEED TO READ ABOUT DEPRESSION. FINALLY! A real book about depression that makes sense, that those with depression will read and sit nodding their heads and agreeing all the way through it. No psychobabble here (from Psychologists who have never experienced depression) - just real ra......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on September 14, 2019

3.5 stars. I think I was expecting the book to be more profound than it actually turned out to be. It's more a series of thoughts and reflections that the author has. I appreciate Haig sharing his struggles with depression and his sensitivity, but I'm not sure if it does much other than being relata......more

Goodreads review by Dr. Appu on June 13, 2022

This book tells you the journey of the author through depression and anxiety. He depicted all his feelings openly when he was depressed without any filter. He also writes how he overcame the disease with the help of books and his wife Andrea's love. He tells how depression made him a better pers......more

Goodreads review by ☘Misericordia☘ on March 10, 2023

One of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. Inspiration almost drips off the pages. It's honest and vivid enough to make difference even for people who have done no personal trips to the hellish planet of Depression. And the imagery! Don't get me started on it or I won't get any sleep......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on May 10, 2024

#reasonstostayalive: High five to the one who said "... my TBR pile"! You made my day! I am so glad I waited all these years to read this book. One of the most important books which deal with depression, anxiety and panic attacks which totally made me feel like this person knows me. And I bawled like......more


Quotes

Named one of Entertainment Weekly's Must-Read Books of the Year

Finalist for the Waterstone's Book of the Year

"A very special book that has provided a beam of hope to so many in their darkest days." -- DOLLY ALDERTON

"Destined to become a modern classic." —Entertainment Weekly

"An in-depth exploration of Haig’s battle with depression, if you need a pick-me-up on a very fundamental level, you could do a lot worse than this book." ―PEOPLE

"I dog-eared 45 pages in Haig's compact book where he wrote profound or poignant things. I could have easily marked more of them." ―Jim Higgings, THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

"Wonderful and essential." ―Christopher Weir, THE HUFFINGTON POST

"A quick, witty and at times profound take on an illness many people suffer from, but sometimes can’t bring themselves to talk about." ―THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE

"A small masterpiece that may even save lives" -- JOANNA LUMLEY

"Things just got real. His honest — and surprisingly funny — first person account is a reminder that no matter how hopeless life may seem, it really never is." ―NY METRO

“A scintillating read.” ―THE DAILY MAIL (London)

"REASONS TO STAY ALIVE is essential reading for anyone who has dealt with depression and for anyone who loves someone with the disease." ―BOOK REPORTER (London)

"Fascinating and beautifully written." ―IAN RANKIN

"Brings a difficult and sensitive subject out of the darkness and into the light." ―MICHAEL PALIN

"Matt Haig is astounding." ―STEPHEN FRY

"Maybe the most important book I've read this year." ―SIMON MAYO

"A life-saving book." ―AMANDA CRAIG

"Matt Haig uses words like a tin-opener. We are the tin." ―JEANETTE WINTERSON

"Thoughtful, honest and incredibly insightful." ―JENNY COLGAN

"Brilliant and salutary . . . should be on prescription." ―REV. RICHARD COLES

"A vibrant, encouraging depiction of a sinister disorder." ―KIRKUS REVIEW

"Warm and engaging, and shot through with humour...a valuable contribution to the conversation." ―THE SUNDAY TIMES (London)